Guidance

Information for ticket holders attending the Euro 2020 Events Research Programme matches

Published 8 June 2021

As a ticket holder for the Events Research Programme UEFA EURO 2020 matches at Wembley Stadium on 13 June and 18 June, please note that mandatory stadium entry requirements are now in place for all ticket holders.

It is essential that all ticket holders (aged 11 and older) comply with these requirements to guarantee stadium entry on match day.

What you need before coming to Wembley

For ticket holders based in the UK:

• Proof of a negative Lateral Flow Test (LFT), reported and demonstrated via a text message or email from NHS Test and Trace. This can be on your device (including a screenshot) or a printout. The test needs to be taken within 48 hours of the time stadium gates open (meaning 3 hours before match kick-off).

• Or proof of full vaccination - both doses received at least 14 days prior to the match (demonstrated via the NHS App or via the Scottish or Welsh vaccination record services).

For ticket holders based elsewhere:

• Proof of a negative Lateral Flow Test (LFT), reported and demonstrated via a text message or email. The test needs to be taken within 48 hours of the time stadium gates open (meaning 3 hours before match kick-off).

• Any other test results, e.g. a PCR test result from a private company, will not be accepted and entry will be denied.

Failure to provide one of these forms of evidence will mean you are unable to enter the stadium.

All ticket holders should expect queues at both the Outer Security Perimeter and entrances to the stadium.

You must arrive in the entry time slot indicated on your match ticket.

The UK government is working with UEFA and The FA to explore all possible ways of allowing greater numbers of fans to return to stadia as safely and efficiently as possible. As such, these events require proof of a negative Lateral Flow Test, or proof of vaccine via the NHS App.

If you need to take an NHS Lateral Flow Test

• The test needs to be taken within 48 hours of the time gates open (meaning three hours before kick-off) 

• All tests will be self-administered 

• The results of the Lateral Flow Tests need to be uploaded using the NHS self-report tool, whether you are a UK resident or a ticket holder from abroad 

• You must show proof of your negative test result (text message or email from NHS Test and Trace) upon entry to the stadium

• The Lateral Flow Tests for stadium entry are free of charge

Options available for ticket holders:

1. At Home testing (Recommended)

UK residents (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) can order Lateral Flow Tests for home delivery online.

2. Asymptomatic Testing Site (ATS) testing

Alternatively, you can go to an ATS to take your test. Find a test site on this website. Apply filters under the heading ‘test site for people without symptoms. 

If you’re an international ticket holder and unsure which ATS to pick, we’ve taken the time to create a list of recommended sites:

• View locations on interactive map in the EURO 2020 app only

• View locations online

3. Lateral Flow Test - Collect

Another option is to visit a Test Collect Site or pharmacy to collect your Lateral Flow Tests for self-testing. 

Remember if you’re an international ticket holder who is required to quarantine, you can only visit an ATS site, Test Collect Site or pharmacy once you’ve completed your quarantine period.

See also further details on how to upload your Lateral Flow Test result.

If you need to show vaccine Certification on the National Health Service (NHS) App

If you live in England, you can see your vaccination status via the NHS App

Please note the ‘NHS App’ is different to the ‘NHS COVID-19’ app.

• If you have been vaccinated against COVID-19, you can show your certification on the NHS app when entering the stadium.

• Ticket holders are required to have had both vaccine doses at least 14 days prior to attending their match.

• From 10 June select the Share your COVID-19 status service on the homepage, then select Attending an event as part of a trial? Use the test service. This is currently a test (beta) service and you will be required to enter the passcode ‘euros’ (not case sensitive) in the app. 

• In order to use the NHS App you must be registered with a GP in England and over 16 years of age.

• Keep in mind you will need to download and register for the NHS App, prove your identity and check your vaccination status BEFORE travelling to Wembley Stadium. This process may take up to 7 days, so we recommend you do this as soon as possible before attending the match, however on average this is completed in a quicker time frame.

• You need to check if your vaccination data is correct in the NHS App. If you need help, you can check the official website for detailed instructions.

• A step by step guide on how to find your ‘COVID-19 event status’ within the app will be available from 10 June. 

See more details on the NHS app.

If you live in Scotland, you can obtain your vaccination status. 

If you live in Wales, you can request your vaccination status. It can take up to 10 working days for a certificate to arrive. 

At this stage, there is no process for residents of Northern Ireland to show their vaccination status.

See also details on Data Privacy

Taking part in the event

EURO 2020 matches being played at Wembley Stadium on June 13 and June 18 will be part of the UK government’s ongoing Events Research Programme. As well as requiring attendees to meet the conditions above, ventilation and behavioural studies will also be conducted at these events. Ticket-holders for these events may be contacted after the event to complete a survey and may be asked to volunteer to take part in an interview about their experience.

While steps are being taken to minimise risk of infection from COVID-19, attendance at this event is at your own risk. It is your responsibility to decide whether or not it is appropriate for you to attend this event. This decision should be based upon your own health status and susceptibility to infection, and that of members of your family, support bubble and any others with whom you have close contact, together with an assessment of your own attitude to the potential risks.

If you no longer wish to attend these matches at Wembley Stadium, you are able to transfer your tickets in line with UEFA terms and conditions. For any questions about your match ticket, please go to the Ticket FAQs.

Only proof of either a negative NHS Lateral Flow Test, or of vaccination status (via the NHS App) will allow stadium entry.

Travelling to Wembley

See for how to travel safely to the venue. Plan ahead and travel safely. Transport services and roads are likely to be busier so check before you travel.

If you are travelling from overseas, see travel guidance for international attendees.